So I've done a little research on pricing, found out to have my screen replaced by HTC it's $115. I asked about having an indy shop do it instead but they informed that doing so would void the warranty. How would they know? Apparently the screws in the back have paint on them and they know if the phone has been tampered with.
Anyways, the crack in my screen is about an inch long. It starts on the left right where the bottom of the taskbar is. It then runs up to right under the earphone speaker. The phone works just fine and you can barley see the crack.
My question, is it dangerous to the phone to not have it repaired? The crack can't "run" any more, so I can't quite make up my mind. Let me know what you all think.
Thanks.
angasreid said:
It starts on the left right where the bottom of the taskbar is.
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Curious to see what this means
jakelauer said:
Curious to see what this means
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Lol, english fail. The OP made perfect sense.
angasreid said:
It starts on the left right where the bottom of the taskbar is.
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Anyway is this supposed to be in the right forum? Still I'd say fix it. I personally can't stand my screen to have a scratch.
If it's a scratch, meh
If it's an actual crack, 100% DEFINITELY replace it. Your entire screen's strength has been compromised. Who knows when the next pressure put on it in the wrong place or accidental drop could cause the whole screen to crack since it is weaker now.
I would go for the replacement.
Replacement screens/glass on ebay yet?
Don't get it fixed unless it becomes unusable or unless it bothers you. If it doesn't bother you then why spend $115 to fix it. Fix it when it actual causes problems using it and by the time that happens the price to fix it might drop.
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If the crack runs from one side to another, then your glass is already in two pieces. The touch digitizer is the only thing holding it together. The worst that can happen is you push in the screen and the glass cuts through the digitizer and scratches the OLED underneath. That being said, I've seen a number of people use iPhones with cracked screens for months without any trouble and I've never seen the digitizer give way.
I agree with KingLouis3: Use it 'til it annoys you or breaks.
Thanks for the responses. Pokey, I think my concerns were along the lines of what you said with the OLEDs. It is somewhat difficult to explain where the location sorry some of you are grammar professors apparently.
Either way, I do I'll end up just holding up to get it worked on for the time being. I'll see how long it goes until any issues arise. Here's a picture by the way, see if you can see what I'm talking about here.
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Anyone know where to get a replacement? The screen is completely kaput but it seems to still work, I hear calls and txt messages (ring/notification)..
I know I am not helping with this post, but could you put up an image. please.
I just want to see how it looks. Also, how did it happen?
Thanks
xtremekilla09 said:
I know I am not helping with this post, but could you put up an image. please.
I just want to see how it looks. Also, how did it happen?
Thanks
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same, hope it was a freak accident and not a simple drop
Rule #1. Don't ever give your phone to a pissed off person... exhibit A attached.
Instead of replacing it with a new Captivate I went with the HTC Aria.. maybe not the best choice, but I think it will do the trick. I like the size, and GPS actually works out of the box. I plan on frequenting the XDA Aria section.
I'll prob try to sell my busted up Captivate on eBay, for anyone that might have bricked their own phone. Other than the screen the phone seems to work without issue.
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Rule #1. Don't ever give your phone to a pissed off person... exhibit A attached.
Instead of replacing it with a new Captivate I went with the HTC Aria.. maybe not the best choice, but I think it will do the trick. I like the size, and GPS actually works out of the box. I plan on frequenting the XDA Aria section.
I'll prob try to sell my busted up Captivate on eBay, for anyone that might have bricked their own phone. Other than the screen the phone seems to work without issue.
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Damn that's quite a busted screen :-/
Looks like a gorilla got a hold of that gorilla glass.
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That left a mark
hope you had insurance.......
poor , poor cappy...
What's the problem? That'll buff right out!
Wow that pic made me almost cry!
It's like watching a snuff film D:
Edit for helpful-ish answer: Hope you were paying for the insurance =/ I don't know where you'd go about getting replacement glass, and standard manufacturer's warranty won't cover physical abuse like that
This just started happening on my phone...there is a portion of the screen (near where the predictive words would appear) where the sensors do not recognize my touch (see below):
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In the above screenshot, I scrolled from bottom of the screen all the way to the top, but notice the gap in the middle.
Do you think the sensor is damaged or is it something else? I.e., do youthink it's a hardware issue or a software one ?
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I'm guessing you already tried reflashing your/another ROM...
Good luck mate, that looks nasty
It seems the rom/kernel combination I was using wasn't good. It's back to normal with a different kernel.
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No, it's not back to normal. Now I'm fairly convinced that it's a hardware problem. I don't know why or how, but the problem is back.
Maybe the touch sensor is sometimes working and sometimes not. It's strange though that it's always only at that section and no where else. Maybe the problem is only localized to that particular area.
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It seems the rom/kernel combination I was using wasn't good. It's back to normal with a different kernel.
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No, it's not back to normal. Now I'm fairly convinced that it's a hardware problem. I don't know why or how, but the problem is back.
Maybe the touch sensor is sometimes working and sometimes not. It's strange though that it's always only at that section and no where else. Maybe the problem is only localized to that particular area.
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At the worst case it might be your digitizer.
Revert back to stock through nvflash and test it again. If the issue is still present and its till under warranty, send the bad boy back.
Or alternatively, you can replace the digitizer yourself. Hope all goes well man
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Thanks LarsPT & Supupa for your replies and kind wishes.
Unfortunately, it is conclusively a hardware issue since going back to stock or any other rom didn't make things any better.
And I'm out of luck and have no warranty on this (since I got it second hand).
I guess I'll just have to pray that it will last me a few more weeks until the SGS3 comes out here in the States.
Thanks.
You can fix it yourself?
The digitizer is only like $50 not original but it will last for ever. If you do, get one with the frame. It will make life so much easier.
Secondly its quite easy to replace, no soldering just screws and un clipping things.
I did mine myself, very simple. Good luck bud
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You can fix it yourself?
The digitizer is only like $50 not original but it will last for ever. If you do, get one with the frame. It will make life so much easier.
Secondly its quite easy to replace, no soldering just screws and un clipping things.
I did mine myself, very simple. Good luck bud
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Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try.
By the way, I love the Android comment in your signature. So true.
After a few weeks of waiting I received my Nexus 7 today. I'll admit, I can be pretty picky about these things. I noticed what I first assumed was a crack in the top-right corner of the bezel. Upon further inspection I noticed a similar mark, although less pronounced in the top left corner, in the same spot. There's a third, (even less noticeable but still visible mark in the bottom corner of the bezel, [not pictured]), and the remaining bottom corner looks completely fine.
Question is, am I the only one with these cracks/defects, and while it may seem too picky to some, I'm very tempted to do an exchange. Pictures below.
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Molding seams. They're all like that.
Mine was like that too... not as pronounced but visible.
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Mine was split open not cracked I just squeezed it shut and all is well
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Molding seams. They're all like that.
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Uhh, no they aren't. Mine doesn't have any of these visible. If its on all of em then some must look worse than others
Odd. Mine doesn't have this issue.
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Mine was split open not cracked I just squeezed it shut and all is well
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Very interesting, on the most prominent seem (top photo) I pushed it together and it did close up. If they're all like this then it will save me the trouble of returning, cause what's the point.
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Uhh, no they aren't. Mine doesn't have any of these visible. I'm taking pics and uploading now
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Thanks, it will be interesting to see.
Posted above for you.
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Posted above for you.
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Thank you for taking the time to take those photos and posting them. It's good to know they're not all like that. Looks like I'll be returning my N7 after all. (If only I wasn't so damn picky.) lol
after checking mine, I only have one corner (corner above where the power button is) shows something similar. It's not a crack for sure, more like a uneven paint line.
Seems like a pain to return anything purchased online. I spoke with Google's customer service after being on hold for 5 mins, (which by the way, they need to change the on-hold music.) The rep, nice guy, made a note of my issue and said I'll be receiving an email in the next 48 hours. I assume after the return, and another few business days to credit my card back, I'll be able to try to buy one locally. (If I can even find one.)
I saw a couple already but I'm not sure mine is actually cracked.
I've had a Zagg on it since I bought it, but I had just finished playing a game and set it down to answer the door, picked it back up and boom... There looks like a very faint, hairline crack vertically in the middle of the screen.
No.
Clue.
How.
Thing is, I've had Zagg screen protectors before and it can sometimes get "scratched" where the screen looks cracked. I'll try and get a pic, but it's so thin and faint I doubt I could. Anybody else with a Zagg Screen Protector have this worry? I'm kind of stressing. It's passed the 14 day and I didn't get insurance.
EDIT: it actually looks worse in the picture. Thought it would be hard to see. Guess I got the right angle.
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Only really noticeable on white and when screen is off.
But seriously. This thing has been babyed to no end. If it's a crack then... It's the most delicate phone I've ever had.
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felacio said:
I saw a couple already but I'm not sure mine is actually cracked.
I've had a Zagg on it since I bought it, but I had just finished playing a game and set it down to answer the door, picked it back up and boom... There looks like a very faint, hairline crack vertically in the middle of the screen.
No.
Clue.
How.
Thing is, I've had Zagg screen protectors before and it can sometimes get "scratched" where the screen looks cracked. I'll try and get a pic, but it's so thin and faint I doubt I could. Anybody else with a Zagg Screen Protector have this worry? I'm kind of stressing. It's passed the 14 day and I didn't get insurance.
EDIT: it actually looks worse in the picture. Thought it would be hard to see. Guess I got the right angle.
Only really noticeable on white and when screen is off.
But seriously. This thing has been babyed to no end. If it's a crack then... It's the most delicate phone I've ever had.
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It's most likely just a scratch... Never seen a screen have a crack that doesn't run to any of the edges.
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It's most likely just a scratch... Never seen a screen have a crack that doesn't run to any of the edges.
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Me neither, and it doesn't. The only way it could crack like that, I think, is if the glass is SUPER super thing, and if that was the case everyone would be breaking it.
But I don't know. It's so fine and thin... I can't imagine would could have scratched it like that.
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I'm kind of stressing. It's passed the 14 day and I didn't get insurance.
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You can get insurance up to 30 days without sprint even looking at it! The only messed up part is it's a $200 deductible now.
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Has anybody seen something like this before and can explain what it is?
Touch works fine, functionality is not impaired, but it's right in the center of the screen and is going to bug the heck out of me!!
Edit: Shoot! Screen shot does not capture it. It's an eliptical halo (a circle or ring of light).
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Never mind... After using the tablet for 30 minutes or so, it just disappeared.
Anybody have an idea what that was??
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Never mind... After using the tablet for 30 minutes or so, it just disappeared.
Anybody have an idea what that was??
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Aliens?
Could be a water mark others have reported? Are you in a humid area?
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Aliens?
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Ha! Could be... I was very close to Area 51 recently.
I'm afraid it may be "The Ring" - Help!
Could be a water mark others have reported? Are you in a humid area?
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Nope. Bone dry here
berndblb said:
Has anybody seen something like this before and can explain what it is?
Touch works fine, functionality is not impaired, but it's right in the center of the screen and is going to bug the heck out of me!!
Edit: Shoot! Screen shot does not capture it. It's an eliptical halo (a circle or ring of light).
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Got the same issue exactly. Mine got squeezed in a bag, and the center of the screen touched the LCD.
The halo slowly dissapered over the next few minutes. This happened 3 times so far.
I replaced my portfolio after that because with it, the cover is not totally flat over the screen because of the claw that squeeze the tablet, and if you put something over the tablet, the portfolio cover bend in the center, so all the pressure is at one place.
Replaced it with the TransCover, everything fine now.
My old portfolio was like this model:
ndompierre said:
Got the same issue exactly. Mine got squeezed in a bag, and the center of the screen touched the LCD.
The halo slowly dissapered over the next few minutes. This happened 3 times so far.
I replaced my portfolio after that because with it, the cover is not totally flat over the screen because of the claw that squeeze the tablet, and if you put something over the tablet, the portfolio cover bend in the center, so all the pressure is at one place.
Replaced it with the TransCover, everything fine now.
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Hmmm - it did happen after I came back from a trip. Tablet was clamshell closed in a bag, no cover though. Could be that it got squeezed, that i threw another bag on top or some such..
Thanks for responding. I will be more careful now.